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Valid Passport: You MUST have a valid passport (valid at least six months beyond the expected date of entry into Japan). It should equally contain approximately two unmarked pages, which will carry the visa sticker and entry/exit stamps. Any old passports should also be presented.
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Visa Application Form: A fully signed and filled visa application form is needed. The form is available on the VFS Global website. Make all the information correct and consistent with your passport.
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Photographs: 2 recent passport photos are required. It is non-negotiable that the biometric standards have to be followed.
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Proof of Identity: You need to provide a copy of your Aadhaar card or any other government-issued photo ID as proof of identity.
What are the Fees for Japan Immigration Visas for Indians?
The total cost includes both the Japan visa fee and the VFS service charge.
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Visa Type |
Visa Fee (INR) |
VFS Service Charge (INR) |
Total (INR) |
|
Single Entry |
INR 450 |
INR 800 |
INR 1,250 |
|
Multiple Entry |
INR 450 |
INR 800 |
INR 1,250 |
|
Transit Visa |
INR 50 |
INR 800 |
INR 850 |
Note: Visa fees are subject to change based on embassy updates and VFS service charges.
Japan Immigration Visa Processing Time
|
Visa Category |
In-Japan COE / Permit Processing |
Embassy Passport Stamping Time |
|
Japan Working Visa (Engineer, Specialist, Humanities) |
1–3 months |
5–10 working days |
|
Highly Skilled Professional Visa |
1–2 months (Fast-tracked by priority point check) |
5–10 working days |
|
J-Skip Visa (Special Highly Skilled professional) |
10–15 days (Guaranteed priority processing) |
5 working days |
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J-Find Visa (Job Hunting for top-tier university grads) |
1–2 months |
5–10 working days |
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Start-Up Visa (Via local municipalities/prefectures) |
4–8 weeks (For local gov confirmation certificate) |
5–10 working days |
